Malden Coronavirus Update: City Reports 47 Deaths

MALDEN, MA — The coronavirus case count in Malden rose above 900 this week. There have been 913 tested and confirmed cases, according to the city's Thursday report. Malden also reported 47 deaths, up from 19 in the previous briefing, released April 22.

Cambridge Health Alliance launched a COVID-19 testing site at 195 Canal St., which is open to all Malden residents at no charge. Call 617-665-2928 to set up an appointment. Residents will be contacted by the Malden Health Department with the results within five days after being tested.

Malden Business Update

• The City of Malden/Malden Redevelopment Authority are now offering a Small Business Assistance Program for businesses with five employees or fewer.
• Cornucopia Foods at 61 Pleasant Street is now offering grocery shopping in addition to delivery of home cooked meals.
• Walgreens at 185 Centre Street is now offering the Malden Blue Bags from their Drive-Thru window.
• Crying Thaiger at 114 Ferry Street has reopened for delivery and takeout.
• District Kitchen at 2 Ferry Street has reopened for delivery and takeout.
• Dom's Sausage at 10 Riverside Park has reopened for curbside pickup.

More Malden Updates

• The City, in partnership with the Malden Redevelopment Authority, is now accepting proposals for contractors to run the Rental Assistance Program.
• School Superintendent John Oteri announces Kindergarten Registration which can be completed online.

State and Federal Updates

• Governor Baker extends the essential services Emergency Order to May 18th and the Stay at Home Advisory remains in effect.
• Governor Baker requires residents to use a face covering or mask in public places where maintaining proper social distancing is not possible.
• The COVID-19 Community Tracing Collaborative continues to reach out to the contacts of confirmed positive COVID-19 patients.

Resources

• For residents in need of help they can make requests at Malden Neighbors Helping Neighbors or call 339-224-4842.
• SCM Community Transportation is the independent contractor who currently drives our senior citizens to doctor’s appointments and shopping. They are continuing to provide transportation following all Board of Health protocols. You have to be 60+ and a Malden Resident to use this FREE service. They have limited their trips, but you can still schedule by calling 617-625-1191.
• The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education recently issued a Family Resource Toolbox for families of children with disabilities.